Question

Write the equation that is parallel to the question: y = -2/3x - 5 and goes through point: (6,-1)

Answer 1

y = -2/3x + 3

Explanation:

Parallel lines have the same slope so we already know

y = -2/3x + b

Solve for b using the point given

-1=-2/3(6)+b

-1+4=b

b=3

y = -2/3x + 3